MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COEUR D ALENE, IDAHO, HELD AT THE LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM NOVEMBER 17, 2009

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1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COEUR D ALENE, IDAHO, HELD AT THE LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM NOVEMBER 17, 2009 The Mayor and Council of the City of Coeur d Alene met in a regular session of said Council at the Coeur d Alene City Library Community Room November 17, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., there being present upon roll call the following members: Sandi Bloem, Mayor Deanna Goodlander ) Members of Council Present Woody McEvers ) A. J. Al Hassell, III ) John Bruning ) Mike Kennedy ) Members of Council Absent Loren Ron Edinger CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bloem. INVOCATION was led by Ron Hunter, Pastor of Church of the Nazarene. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilman Bruning. PROCLAMATION HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS WEEK: On behalf of Mayor Bloem, Councilman Bruning read a proclamation proclaiming the week of November 17 th as Homelessness Awareness week. Jeff Conroy, Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul accepted the proclamation for St. Vincent DePaul. Mr. Conroy commented that they originally anticipated 100 people per day using their services and they are now servicing 300 clients per day. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Stonecalf Warrior Woman of 1421 North Ninth Street Apt B-4 spoke regarding her complaint of phone calls not being returned in reference to her latest trespassing charge at North Idaho College and asked people to pray for her fleet in Iraq. CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion by Hassell, seconded by Bruning, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. 1. Approval of minutes for Nov. 3, 9, Setting the General Services Committee and the Public Works Committee meetings for Monday, November 23rd at 2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. respectively. 3. RESOLUTION : A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COEUR D'ALENE, KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO AUTHORIZING THE BELOW MENTIONED CONTRACTS AND OTHER ACTIONS OF THE CITY OF COEUR D ALENE INCLUDING AWARD OF BID AND APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH H2O WELL SERVICE FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE PRAIRIE WELL PUMP; APPROVAL OF A FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH HUD FOR CDBG ENTITLEMENT

2 FUNDING OF PLAN YEAR 2009; APPROVAL OF AN AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH SPOKANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR EMT-BASIC STUDENT INTERNSHIP TRAINING; APPROVAL OF AN INTERSTATE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH SPOKANE / KOOTENAI COUNTY FIRE SERVICE; APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH HDR FOR WWTP DIGESTER #2 REPAIR; ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH ITD FOR GOLF COURSE ROAD EXTENSION AND AUTHORIZE THE DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS LEGAL DEPARTMENT. 4. Approval of repayment to the Downtown Association for the cost of upgrades to the electrical system in Sherman Avenue tree wells. 5. Approval of bills as submitted and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 6. Approval of cemetery lot repurchase from Thomas and Kathleen Kurdy. 7. Setting of Public Hearing amendments to certain fees for December 1, Authorizing the Water Department to purchase a generator. 9. SS-8-09 Approval of final plat for Bellerive, 3 rd Addition ROLL CALL: Goodlander, Aye; McEvers, Aye; Bruning, Aye; Hassell, Aye; Motion carried. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS: COUNCILMAN BRUNING: Congratulations to four police officers, who not only passed the POST Basic training on November 6 th but also received special honors. Those receiving special honors were Bryan Alexander, Jim Doster, Jordan Noble and Nate Petersen. Mayor Bloem commented there were thirteen graduates and all passed which has never happened before. COUNCILMAN HASSELL: Commendations go to the Street Department for the great job they are doing with the leaf pickup program. COUNCILMAN GOODLANDER: The KROC Center has received their 200,000 th visit which excludes people attending theatrical and special events, after only six months of operation. They now have 17,000 members and 4,000 membership scholarships have been awarded. ADMINISTRATOR S REPORT: Deputy City Administrator, Jon Ingalls reported that POST stands for Peace Officers Safety and Training. The candidates used to have to travel to Meridian Idaho and the North Idaho Academy is a cooperative partnership between North Idaho College, the POST Academy, and local law enforcement. Class President, Nate Petersen was recognized as Top Gun and most outstanding professional, Bryan Alexander received the most outstanding academic award, and top overall student of their class. He also mentioned Tim Martin would discuss the Snow Plan and reminded citizens that the Municipal Code contains a 24 hour maximum time frame for parking on City streets without moving a vehicle. If parked illegally vehicles are tagged, and an attempt is made to contact the owner prior towing after 48 hours. If deemed to be an emergency, cars can be towed immediately. Citizens may report violations to and leave a message CC Min. Nov. 17, 2009 Page 2

3 ORDINANCE NO COUNCIL BILL NO AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COEUR D'ALENE, KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO, AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSING OF CHILD CARE FACILITIES IN ATHLETIC CLUBS AND TO REQUIRE LICENSING OF PARENTS/VOLUNTEERS WORKING IN CHILDCARE FACILITIES ON A REGULAR BASIS AND PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDE FOR THE PUBLICATION OF A SUMMARY OF THIS ORDINANCE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion by Goodlander, seconded by McEvers, to pass the first reading of Council Bill No ROLL CALL: McEvers, Aye; Bruning, Aye; Hassell, Aye; Goodlander, Aye; Motion carried. Motion by Bruning, seconded by Hassell, to suspend the rules and to adopt Council Bill No by its having had one reading by title only. ROLL CALL: McEvers, Aye; Bruning, Aye; Hassell, Aye; Goodlander, Aye; Motion carried SNOW PLAN: Tim Martin, Street Department Superintendent gave a presentation showing slides of issues with plowing and the challenges with the snow plowing in the City. He explained the critical importance of citizens removing boats, trailers, and RVs off the streets before it snows. Graphs were shown depicting the increase in the number of miles plowed versus the decreasing time it is taking to plow using the snow gates. The compromise with the snow gates is that it helps clear driveways but it leaves a berm by mailboxes and they need to be shoveled. There are 240 lane miles plowed in the City. Many need 5-6 passes. The average annual snowfall is 67 inches but the last two years averaged inches was the prior last major snowfall, in which snowfall was 100 inches less than last year. The completion goal for the entire City is 38 hours. The City uses all means of media for plowing notification, and if a person needs to contact The Street Department Superintendent regarding snow problems, they may him at snow@cdaid.org. Suggested tips are allow more time, don t expect bare pavement, equip your vehicle properly, avoid unnecessary travel, remove vehicles from streets when plowing, clear sidewalks, and help your neighbors. The City received the Community Quality Award for the implementation of the snow gates in The schools have been actively involved with Name the Storm contests, Paint the Plows program, and open houses winner of Name the Storm was Ocean Bowman, was Ryan Swallow. Councilman Goodlander gave kudos to the Street Department for their navigational skills. McEvers asked Mr. Martin to comment on the teams that the City uses. Martin explained that teams stay in a designated area year after year with slight changes in the team, to keep expertise and knowledge of certain areas for more effective plowing, and residents can anticipate the pattern year after year. CC Min. Nov. 17, 2009 Page 3

4 Motion by Hassell, seconded by Bruning, to approve the Snow Plan. Motion carried. SIDEWALK POLICY UPDATE OF RENEWABLE 5-YEAR SIDEWALK PLAN: Street Superintendent Tim Martin discussed the Five Year Plan developed by the Abatement Advisory Team consisting of Don Waddell, Russ and Jane Merriman, Kathryn Kincel, Bob McAdams, Robert Royce, Tim Martin and a representative from the Ped/Bike Committee. The Team moved the priority of repairs of Seventh Street up from the bottom of the list to Fourth position as this is a safe route to school route and close to Phippeny Park. The priority list is Third Street 1-90 to Lakeside, Lakeside 8 th to 15 th, Government Way Harrison to Northwest Blvd Fourth Street, Harrison to 1-90, Harrison, Government Way to 15 th Street, , 7 th Street Harrison to Lakeside (east), and Best Avenue to Third Street (west side). Motion by Hassell, seconded by Bruning, to approve the updates to the renewable 5-year sidewalk plan. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO COUNCIL BILL NO AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ACT OF THE CITY OF COEUR D ALENE, KOOTENAI COUNTY, IDAHO, KNOWN AS ORDINANCE NO. 1691, ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COEUR D'ALENE, BY CHANGING THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY FROM R-12 TO C-17L AND PLACING CERTAIN CONDITIONS UPON THE PROPERTY, SAID PROPERTY BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: +/- 1.5 ACRE PARCEL AT THE NORTHEST CORNER OF LINCOLN WAY AND EMMA AVENUE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDE FOR THE PUBLICATION OF A SUMMARY OF THIS ORDINANCE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion by Goodlander, seconded by McEvers, to pass the first reading of Council Bill No ROLL CALL: Bruning, Aye; Hassell, Aye; Goodlander, Aye; McEvers, Aye. Motion carried. Motion by McEvers, seconded by Goodlander, to suspend the rules and to adopt Council Bill No by having had one reading by title only. ROLL CALL: Bruning, Aye; Hassell, Aye; Goodlander, Aye; McEvers, Aye. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING A-2-09 ANNEXATION/ZONING OF 5490 N. 4 TH STREET: Mayor Bloem read the rules of order for this public hearing. John Stamsos, Senior Planner gave the staff report. Mr. Stamsos gave the applicant s name as LDS Church, who is requesting approval of annexation CC Min. Nov. 17, 2009 Page 4

5 and an R-3 zoning of the 19,645 square foot parcel located at 5940 N. 4 th Street. He noted that the reason for the request is their current water supplier, Troy Hoffman, Water District, will be discontinuing water service to their property. He went on to give the staff analyses for land use, neighborhood characteristics, Comprehensive Plan, zoning, and utilities. On October 13, 2009 the Planning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and the R-3 zoning by a vote of 4 to 1. He also noted that it was recommended that the annexation agreement include the requirement that the property be hooked up to the City s sewer system. On October 30, notices of tonight s public hearing were mailed to all property owners of records within 300 and 2 responses were received - 0 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 neutral. Written comments were distributed for Council review. McEvers asked if property is on septic and Stamsos responded that one of the requirements of annexation is that they are required to connect to the City sewer system. Mayor Bloem asked who is not serviced by City water in that area, and Water Superintendent Jim Markley indicated that the Church directly south of the subject property is serviced by the City but there are some properties south of Hoffman that are still serviced by the Hoffman Water District but all the surrounding property of this location are already on City water. They would be required to pay all current hook-up fees and they will incur some plumbing expenses to connect. East of the property is also on City water. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Richard Colburn of 3921 Torino, representing the church spoke regarding the question of why the church is being disconnected from their current water system and he replied that this is a single line servicing the Church with no other connections remaining on that line. MOTION: Motion by Hassell, seconded by Bruning, to approve the requested annexation and R- 3 zoning, to adopt the Findings and Order of the Planning Commission and authorize staff to negotiate an annexation agreement. ROLL CALL: Bruning, Aye; Goodlander, Aye; Hassell, Aye; McEvers, Aye. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Goodlander, seconded by McEvers, that there being no further business before the Council, this meeting is adjourned. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m. ATTEST: Kathy Lewis, Deputy City Clerk Sandi Bloem, Mayor CC Min. Nov. 17, 2009 Page 5